Ankaragucu vs Besiktas Prediction: The Black Eagles Are Up Against A Stern Test

Ankaragucu will welcome Besiktas to the Eryaman Stadium in the 14th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

With European football out of the way, Besiktas can now focus their full attention on the league, where their performance has started to pick off with five wins in seven matches.

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Ankaragucu vs. Besiktas, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ankaragucu

Form: WLDWL

Ankaragucu resumed their league duties with a 1-0 win over Gaziantep on the road courtesy of Alper Uludağ's first half stoppage time goal, which was his first for the club in five matches played since his departure from Giresunpor. Before this, they saw off the threat of Gençlerbirliği in the TSYD Cup, picking up a comfortable 2-0 triumph at home.

The Zeytinburnu-based outfit has found maintaining a consistent form in the league a struggle, winning only three of their eight matches along with three losses and two draws. Another concerning issue has been their inability to hold on to a lead, with three instances of victory slipping through their fingers.

With 16 points collected from 13 matches played, Ankaragucu occupy 11th place in the Turkish Super League standings, four points clear of the relegation zone and three behind seventh-placed Antalyaspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Gungordu; Uludag, Mujakic, Hanousek, Cankaya; Cephas, Morutan, Bekiroglu, Pedrinho, Bajic; Sowe

Besiktas

Form: WWLWL

In the latest match of the Europa League group stage campaign, Besiktas, one of the three giants in Turkish football, were outclassed by Club Brugge, bowing down to a heavy 5-0 defeat in front of their fans, leaving them without a win in Group D, let alone qualifying for the knockout stages.

Before that, they snatched three points off Samsunspor in a 2-1 victory away from home in the league, thanks to Omar Colley's late winner. With this win the Black Eagles have now won two consecutive matches in the league and will be eyeing a third consecutive win for the first time this season.

With 25 points collected from 13 matches played, Besiktas sits third in the Turkish Super Lig standings, two points ahead of fourth-placed Adana Demirspor and fifth-placed Trabzonspor. Their bid for a first-place finish is hindered by a significant nine-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Gunok; Meras, Colley, Uysal, Komec; Hadziahmetovic, Fernandes, Bulut; Muleka, Tosun, Oxlade-Chamberlain

Match Facts

• Ankaragucu have won one of their last six home matches against Besiktas.
• Besiktas have seen three or more goals scored in their last four away matches.
• Ankaragucu averages 1.17 goals per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.42 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 48 meetings, Ankaragucu have won three times, Besiktas have won 37 times, and there have been eight draws, with the goal difference being 107-39 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas have a solid away record against the home side; however, their injury crisis could see them struggling in this one despite having got back to winning ways with a hard-fought win over Samsunspor last week, and surely they'll be content with a point.

Given that Ankaragucu have seen the total exceed 2.5 goals in just two of their six home matches this season, we anticipate the total to go under in this one, while a draw can't be ruled out.

• TU 2.5 for 2.03
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.45
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.10